Eurohockey.net is reporting center Jason Jaspers has signed with German DEL club Adler Mannheim. Jaspers, who was under a Lightning contract last season, was the Falcons' second leading scorer for the 2005-2006 season.

Ryan Vesce, an All-Star with Springfield in his rookie season last year, has signed an NHL contract with the Ottawa Senators, according to theAHL.com. Vesce led the Falcons in assists (49) and points (67) in his first season of North American pro hockey. He played one year in Sweden after completing his collegiate career with Cornell. Vesce is likely slated for Binghampton of the AHL, but not has the opportunity for NHL duty if needed.

Russianprospects.com [url=http://www.russianprospects.com/public/index.php]is speculating that Anton But may be close to signing a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning.[/url] The rumor comes on the heels of But's release from his long-time club Yarolslavl where he won two championships and was a perennial Superleague All-Star. A potential deal might require the Lightning to move a player off their 50-man roster to accomodate But. Because he is not under contract at present he would be free of any potential entanglements due to the lack of an IIHF transfer agreement with Russia.